Motif Magazine

04/10/2025

We're back with more new local releases! This issue we spotlight five bands and performers. Read about them at this link!

Margeaux Lynn – “McCorrie Beach” Margeaux Lynn’s sophomore single is a breezy affair that harkens to the indie rock of the early 2010s, while also drawing from something even further back. The vocal delivery and lyrics are wistful, blending well with the sunny instrumentation buoyed by joyou...

04/09/2025

Motif is looking for new writers, primarily beer and food. Email [email protected] if interested!

04/09/2025

Primary Care Physicians are dropping like flies. Read about the most recent closure leaving thousands without care down below! https://motifri.com/primary-care-physicians/

04/08/2025

Celebrate 4/20 ahead of time at Solar Cannabis! More info at the link below! https://www.facebook.com/share/16LoBvrUr9/

04/07/2025

Your hosts for the Motif Rhode Island 2025 Spoken Awards! April 15th at Myrtle in East Providence!

04/06/2025

04/03/2025

Performers for this years Motif Rhode Island Spoken Awards happening 4/15 at Myrtle from 6pm-10ish! You can still vote at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/93DCT5G

03/28/2025

THIS SUNDAY! Come out to sample drinks made using Codigo Blanco by local bartenders! Monthly Mixology Madness at Kimis W/ Codigo Blanco Tequila

03/26/2025

Photos from the Motif Rhode Island 2025 Music Awards! You're all winners in our hearts!!!!

03/26/2025

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03/26/2025

Monday night we had our annual Motif Magazine Music Awards 2025 Fete Music Hall and it was an absolute blast! You know the drill by now, we'll share more photos and info but first, we must thank all those that made the night happen. First thank you to Fete Music Hall for hosting us and always being so hospitable. Thank you to our partners 1 of 52 Hunger Network and Tune in and Tune Up for sharing info about the RI Food Bank and mental health help for musicians. Thank you to our hosts for the evening John Fuzek and Lydia Bernadette. Thank you to our presenters Joe Wilson Jr., Al Gomes, Irene Yibirin, Al Diaz, Barbara Morse, Billy Gilman, Corey Demanche, Natalie Vanlandingham, Marc Clarkin and Crim Alkhemia. Thank you to our volunteers Allie Boyer, Alissa Marr, Mara Hagen, Kiara Nieves, Colleen and Steve Mulligan, Jade Sisti and Irene Yibirin. Thank you to the bands who performed; School of Rock Seekonk, Brown Apples, The Dust Ruffles, and People Eating Plastic. Thank you to Micah Acton for providing sound during the evening. Thank you to Jack Downey for doing interviews and Eric Barao for being our videographer for the evening. Thank you Olivia Lunger for taking great photos that we will share asap! Thank you to Hakeem Kushimo for jumping in last minute and doing our live stream!Thank you to Mike Ryan for being the man behind Motif and to Event Planner Tess Lyons. See you next year!

03/26/2025

Bring your colors and bring your joy! At the core of Festival of Colors is Red Baraat’s singular sound: a merging of hard driving North Indian bhangra music with elements of hip hop, jazz, and raw punk energy.
April 3rd at The Strand Ballroom & Theatre
Tickets: https://firstworks.org

03/26/2025

Winners of the Motif Magazine 2025 Music Awards:

Favorite Americana Act
Consuelo's Revenge

World Music
Sidy Maiga

Latine
Maria Rose

Favorite R&B Act
Steve Smith and the Nakeds

Favorite Small-Med Venue
Myrtle

Favorite Live Americana Act:
Tie:
Consuelo's Revenge
Beth Baron String Band

Favorite Country Act:
Jake Hunsinger and the Rock Bottom Band (Legend)

Favorite Open Mic:
The Parlour

Favorite Singer/Songwriter:
Beth Barron

Favorite Americana Vocalist:
Paula Clare

Favorite Bluegrass Band:
The Whelks

Favorite Jazz Act:
Paper Moon Jazz Band

Favorite Concert Photographer:
Jenn Lombari

Favorite blues act:
Neal and the Vipers

Favorite Choral Act:
RI Gay Men’s Chorus

Favorite Folk Act:
The Vox Hunters

Street Band/Brass Band/Marching Band (Mobile):
Providence Drum Troupe (Legend)

Large Instrumental Ensemble (Stationary):
Providence Community String Orchestra

Favorite Americana Festival:
Rhode Island Folk Festival

Favorite Americana Album:
Polly Bessette – "Pocketful of Melodies"

ALTERNATIVE

Favorite Alt-Rock Act:
The Quahogs (Legend)

Favorite Jam Band:
Jabbawaukee (Legend)

Indie Rock:
Sue’s Garage

Favorite Pop Act
Dust Ruffles

Favorite Alt/Rock Live Act
The Quahogs

Favorite Reggae Act:
Dudemanbro (Legend)

Favorite SKA Band:
The Agents

Favorite Garage Band:
Nymphidels

Favorite Noise Act:
Psychic Graveyard

Favorite Pop-Punk Act:

The War In Kids

Favorite Punk Act:
Jackie and The Idiots

Favorite Hardcore Act:
The Hammer Party

Favorite Metal Act:
Car Girlfriend

Favorite PROG Act
People Eating Plastic (Legend)

Favorite Emo Act
Two Boys Kissing

Favorite Cover Band
Rory and The Blues Hounds

Favorite Tribute Band:
The Winehouse Project (Amy Winehouse)

Favorite Alt/Rock Vocalist:
Nicole Coogan (Devil’s Twins)

Breakthrough Alt Act:

Marble House

Favorite Rock Album:
Olivia Dolphin -- "Better"

Favorite Karaoke Night:
Sing Your Heart Out Karaoke at Galactic Theatre

Favorite Alt Festival:
PVD Fest

Favorite Sound Person

Greg Bass

Favorite Promoter
Danielle Tellier

Favorite Music Video
Dred Buffalo – “Say So”

Favorite Videographer
Asim Barakzai

ELECTRONIC

Favorite Hip-Hop Act:
Jesse The Tree

Favorite Hip-Hop Album:
Not Fade Away (Jessie the Tree)

Breakthrough Hip Hop Act:
Nel Fuoco

Favorite DJ
DJ Venom

Favorite Dance Night:
Soul Power at Alchemy

Favorite Burlesque Performer:
BettySioux Tailor

Favorite Dance Venue
The Red Door

Favorite Electronic Act:
Baby Baby Explores the Reasons Why That Gum Is Still on the Sidewalk

Gothic / Post-Punk Act:
Vudu Sister

Experimental
Big NAZO Intergalactic Creature Band

03/25/2025

Motif Magazine Roots Report Podcast with comedian ALEX EDELMAN. He will be at The Vets on Sunday, March 30 at 4pm https://motifri.com/rootsreportpodcast/

03/24/2025

Join us in honoring our talented local artist's for their hard work and dedication!